Guys, Another letter from Gateshead council stating that the discretion has been exercised and it is felt that the PCN should not be cancelled. Regarding the discretion policy, I have been given the addrees of their website. Looks like I have to bite the bullet and pay them

cheers guys, I'll correct the spellings etc. attached link to the photographs photobucket.com/NewUser280508

Lamma, >>> also you did "clearly display a valid ticket' did you not ? can you post the photo up ? >>> How do I post a photo here ? Clicking on Insert Image link in Reply to thread box opens http link rather than from the computer. Also, the ticket was displayed upside down and as i said the first four digits of the ticker number can be read (just about !) and the fine is for not clearly displaying the parking ticket. nero12, yes please, can u help in writing up that letter? Thanks guys !

Hi, Ok, i sent a very polite letter to the council (snippet below) along with the copy of the parking ticket that i had purchased and put it upside down ! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I had bought the ticket at 15:25 valid for the rest of day and displayed on the dashboard upside down by mistake. (Attached a copy of the ticket with this letter- No: 771804) I request you to show compassion and exercise your discretionary powers in cancelling the PCN considering this is my first contravention and it was a mistake and nothing intentional. I will endeavour to be more careful next time. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have received a letter stating that there are no grounds for cancellation of the charge. The list of grounds, set out in law, upon which the PCN may be challenged is enclosed with the letter. It goes on to say "The conditions of use of car park state that the £50 will be issued for a failure to clearly display a valid ticked". Also a photograph is enclosed of the vehicle. From the photograph, the ticket is indeed upside down and the number at the back is partially visible (looking at carefully one can see the first four digits of thee five digit number). Any suggestions ? is it worth sending another letter asking for a copy of discretionary policy and also stating that the ticket wasn't a sticky one ? Please advise Thanks

Thanks for the quick response ! Can you please point me to the link for TRO (and what is it ?!) Ta

Hello, This is my first post ( and first PCN). Went to Newcastle for bank holiday and parked my car opposite to Sage, Gateshead Council regualted car park. I got the parking ticket (timed 15:25) for the whole day and put it on the dashboard of the car (the otherside of the ticket was on display carelessly by me ). Got the PCN (observed from 17:06-17:13) with following : Code: 83 Parked in a car park without clearly displaying a valid pay and display ticket or voucher or parking clock I have been fined £50 pounds for that (50% if paid in 14 days), still enough to make me feel more stupid ! worth appealing ? i have got my parking ticket with me if of any use now ! Thanks in advance